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Vladimir Nabokov. ULTIMA THULE
rank,' " I went on, "I presuppose the reciprocal possibility of asking no matter what questions, and the readiness to answer them. But since it is I who shall ask the questions, and expect answers from you, everything depends upon your consent to be straightforward; you do not need that assurance from me."
"To a straightforward question I shall give a straightforward an- swer," said Falter.
"In that case allow me to come right to the point. We shall ask Mr. and Mrs. L. to step outside for a moment, and you will tell me verba- tim what you told the Italian doctor." "Well, I'll be damned," said Falter.
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